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Writer way too high on Redskins

Eric Schwartz — Fri, 01 Oct 2010 22:07:29 +0000

(Grinding My Gears writer Eric Schwartz will be getting married on October 9th and because of this he will be forced to smile much more than he would like to. The only way for this to be plausible is for him to unleash on all that is wrong in the World of Sports over the next 10 days. This is Part 2 of 10 straight days of Grinding My Gears.)

You may have heard that Donovan McNabb and Michael… Finish Reading

Vick now the man for the Eagles – for a week at least

Eric Schwartz — Sat, 18 Sep 2010 03:24:27 +0000

What should we expect from Michael Vick?

This has been a question asked by Eagles fans since Michael Vick was first acquired by the team last preseason. The question has had different values of significance placed during that time. Last year, fans wondered if Vick would, or should even see the field at all. With Donovan McNabb set as the starter and Kevin Kolb as the backup, fans didn’t have to expect much from Vick.

Now with McNabb in Washington… Finish Reading

Kolb, Bradley fail concussion tests

Eric Schwartz — Wed, 15 Sep 2010 17:16:27 +0000

Kevin Kolb failed his concussion test on Wednesday making it look increasingly likely that Michael Vick will get the start at QB this Sunday at Detroit.

ESPN has a full report here:

Philadelphia quarterback Kevin Kolb and linebacker Stewart Bradley did not pass concussion testing Wednesday. Coach Andy Reid, however, said both players have “made progress” since Monday.

Reid said quarterback Michael Vick will run the offense in practice Wednesday and Thursday and “we’ll take Friday as it comes.”… Finish Reading

Reflections on Eagles Week 1 loss

Eric Schwartz — Tue, 14 Sep 2010 17:47:12 +0000

Now that the Eagles opener against the Green Bay Packers has come and gone it’s time to reflect on what was Sunday and what could be in the future. The Eagles did a few things right and a few more things wrong in a 27-20 loss that leaves the team still searching for answers at several key positions.

Kolb struggles: After starting his career with back-to-back 300-yard passing games last season expectations were high for Kevin Kolb — maybe a… Finish Reading

Former Eagle Tra Thomas retires

Eric Schwartz — Sat, 21 Aug 2010 20:45:36 +0000

Former Eagles’ offensive lineman Tra Thomas has retired according to an Associated Press report. Thomas was a stud tackle for the Eagles from 1998-2008, helping protect Donovan McNabb. Thomas made three Pro Bowls during that time.

Bellow is the complete AP report:

SAN DIEGO (AP) — The San Diego Chargers say 35-year-old left offensive tackle Tra Thomas has retired, leaving the team woefully thin at a crucial position.

Thomas was signed as insurance when it became apparent that Marcus McNeill… Finish Reading

49ers are the perfect fit for Westbrook

Eric Schwartz — Tue, 17 Aug 2010 20:53:52 +0000

The NFL can be a cruel place for running backs who are at, near or past the age of 30. At an age where most guys are still living out what’s left of their college juices, running backs are told they are too old, too slow and no longer relevant.

This was the reality for Brian Westbrook. Despite nearly a decade of hard work, production and at times excellence with the Philadelphia Eagles, Westbrook, 31, was sent packing after last season.… Finish Reading

Are the Eagles suddenly booring?

Eric Schwartz — Tue, 10 Aug 2010 20:07:26 +0000

Many Eagles fans have been excited about the ongoing training camp do to the fact that the team that will take the field on Sundays starting in September will be vastly different than the ones that have proceeded it for the better part of a decade. We don’t know if it will be better, but right now the word “different” also stands for “hope.”

Then there are those who are not so excited about training camp. Without McNabb shooting off… Finish Reading

Full Training Camp now underway

Eric Schwartz — Fri, 30 Jul 2010 17:28:58 +0000

The veterans are all in. Eagles Training Camp has officially begun.

As the Birds usher in a new era with the likes of Donovan McNabb, Brian Westbrook and Sheldon Brown no longer on the roster, this camp has a feel unlike any other in the last decade. For the first time there is a bit of uncertainty as to what to expect from this team. Will the youth movement result in the Eagles taking a step forward or back? Is… Finish Reading

Marlin Jackson injured again

Eric Schwartz — Tue, 01 Jun 2010 21:01:00 +0000

Fears felt by Eagles fans the day the team signed Marlin Jackson unfortunately seem justified as Jackson reportedly suffered a serious leg injury today at practice. Bellow is a blog by ESPN’s Sal Paolantonio:

Eagles starting free safety Marlin Jackson appeared to suffer a serious injury to his right leg at practice Tuesday.

Jackson, who has a history of knee injuries, had to be taken off the field in a cart. The Eagles are officially calling Jackson’s injury… Finish Reading

Writer labels Dawkins as overrated

Eric Schwartz — Thu, 27 May 2010 19:32:25 +0000

Pete Prisco picked the wrong guy to pick on. In his article on cbssports.com, Prisco chooses the players he feels is the most overrated and underrated on each NFL team. What he wrote wasn’t so bad about any current Eagle, but rather an Eagle that is still No.1 in the hearts of Philadelphia fans.

Yes, Prisco choose Brian Dawkins as the most overrated player on the Denver Broncos. Of Dawkins he said: “He’s a good player, but he’s… Finish Reading